Route Setter Clinic

Introduction to route setting

5-hour class on the basics of route setting for bouldering and top ropes. After class, participant may set a spec route - if approved, setter may put up other routes. The class covers the following topics:

Stripping, Washing & Selection

How to set a work rope (why a work rope?) carry holds (are you a boy or a girl?), clean efficiently (contact with water & soap does not mean clean); what makes the same hold easy or hard

Injury & Stupidity Prevention

Discussion and practice of stretching and warm-ups to prevent injury; how equipment is to be used; being aware of others in the gym and how not to hurt others (securing your setting area); setting to avoid injury to climbers and damage to the wall

Hold & Bolt Selection

Choosing the right holds for the grade, determining the difficulty based on angle of wall, duration of climb, putting together your supplies for efficient work, choosing the right bolt type and length